Embiid out indefinitely

[Somebody]

There is clearly something wrong with him structurally, just as there was with Oden (one leg longer than the other). His body simply doesn't seem meant to play basketball. Even watching his games there are countless times that his knee buckles without contact.

This is a prime example of the lack of stability of his legs. It's this constant non-contact buckling that would scare the hell out of me if I were a Sixers fan.

(44 second mark)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0b0ZJuqQ_C0

Just asking but iirc everyone has legs of different length (albeit slighter than oden, his difference is more than an inch)

[Neurotic Guy]

Hard not to jump to conclusions about his future.  It's looking like a decent bet that his career will be shortened or at least stifled to some extent by injury.  But of course no one really knows.

[hpantazo]

Lot's of over reaction for a minor knee injury. Meniscus tears are relatively common, Blake Griffin had one early on in his career, so did several very good players. I had one a few years back, not a big deal. The Sixers of course are glad to find an excuse to rest him and Simmons and tank the rest of the way though.

Embiid looked fantastic this season, especially for a guy who hadn't played in 2 years. A meniscus tear is common when you ramp up basketball activity after such a long period of no basketball.

[Monkhouse]

Embiid is an pleasure to watch. He's literally one of the scariest players in the NBA, if he ever is able to maintain longevity in his career.

Maybe he should start taking different methods of approach for treatment? As users have said, structurally, there is just some cringe-worthy moments when he gets hit with hard contract. But he seems to keep on getting back up.

His arsenals of move is way ahead for a guy who just started playing at 15.
 
I hope him and Simmons can be healthy. It would be fun to see how they do as a duo for the 76ers. There really is not much the 76ers can hope, unless they get two lottery picks. Then they can decide from where to build from.

[mahcussmaht]

Lot's of over reaction for a minor knee injury. Meniscus tears are relatively common, Blake Griffin had one early on in his career, so did several very good players. I had one a few years back, not a big deal. The Sixers of course are glad to find an excuse to rest him and Simmons and tank the rest of the way though.

Embiid looked fantastic this season, especially for a guy who hadn't played in 2 years. A meniscus tear is common when you ramp up basketball activity after such a long period of no basketball.

If it's just a meniscus tear, holding him out is precautionary and tankjuice.  Meniscus tears are the canker sores of sports.  Half the people commenting in this thread probably have some tears in their meniscus they aren't aware of. 

If the MRI reveals something else, that's concerning.   I still think I'd give up the entire team for Embiid.  He's a lock for Naismith if he stays healthy.

[celticsclay]

Lot's of over reaction for a minor knee injury. Meniscus tears are relatively common, Blake Griffin had one early on in his career, so did several very good players. I had one a few years back, not a big deal. The Sixers of course are glad to find an excuse to rest him and Simmons and tank the rest of the way though.

Embiid looked fantastic this season, especially for a guy who hadn't played in 2 years. A meniscus tear is common when you ramp up basketball activity after such a long period of no basketball.

If it's just a meniscus tear, holding him out is precautionary and tankjuice.  Meniscus tears are the canker sores of sports.  Half the people commenting in this thread probably have some tears in their meniscus they aren't aware of. 

If the MRI reveals something else, that's concerning.   I still think I'd give up the entire team for Embiid.  He's a lock for Naismith if he stays healthy.

Yea people don't usually get MRI's for canker sores. Also certainly shades of Greg Oden having knee pain before his kneecap exploded and ended his career. It was just a minor injury for a guy that couldn't stay healthy at one point there. Too much smoke to ignore at this point as just nothing.

[tarheelsxxiii]

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[hpantazo]

Lot's of over reaction for a minor knee injury. Meniscus tears are relatively common, Blake Griffin had one early on in his career, so did several very good players. I had one a few years back, not a big deal. The Sixers of course are glad to find an excuse to rest him and Simmons and tank the rest of the way though.

Embiid looked fantastic this season, especially for a guy who hadn't played in 2 years. A meniscus tear is common when you ramp up basketball activity after such a long period of no basketball.

If it's just a meniscus tear, holding him out is precautionary and tankjuice.  Meniscus tears are the canker sores of sports.  Half the people commenting in this thread probably have some tears in their meniscus they aren't aware of. 

If the MRI reveals something else, that's concerning.   I still think I'd give up the entire team for Embiid.  He's a lock for Naismith if he stays healthy.

Yea people don't usually get MRI's for canker sores. Also certainly shades of Greg Oden having knee pain before his kneecap exploded and ended his career. It was just a minor injury for a guy that couldn't stay healthy at one point there. Too much smoke to ignore at this point as just nothing.

Well he's getting an MRI because it still swells up when he plays. I got an MRI for what ended up being being my meniscus tear, and my knee is not nearly as valuable as Embiid's.

[CelticSooner]

This is why I would always think wait and see when someone thought the Sixers were the next contender. Embiid hasn't even finished a full season yet and was on restricted minutes. Better see how those feet hold up for a year or two first.

[tarheelsxxiii]

Lot's of over reaction for a minor knee injury. Meniscus tears are relatively common, Blake Griffin had one early on in his career, so did several very good players. I had one a few years back, not a big deal. The Sixers of course are glad to find an excuse to rest him and Simmons and tank the rest of the way though.

Embiid looked fantastic this season, especially for a guy who hadn't played in 2 years. A meniscus tear is common when you ramp up basketball activity after such a long period of no basketball.

If it's just a meniscus tear, holding him out is precautionary and tankjuice.  Meniscus tears are the canker sores of sports.  Half the people commenting in this thread probably have some tears in their meniscus they aren't aware of. 

If the MRI reveals something else, that's concerning.   I still think I'd give up the entire team for Embiid.  He's a lock for Naismith if he stays healthy.

Yea people don't usually get MRI's for canker sores. Also certainly shades of Greg Oden having knee pain before his kneecap exploded and ended his career. It was just a minor injury for a guy that couldn't stay healthy at one point there. Too much smoke to ignore at this point as just nothing.

Well he's getting an MRI because it still swells up when he plays. I got an MRI for what ended up being being my meniscus tear, and my knee is not nearly as valuable as Embiid's.

You're selling yourself way short here, Harry.  Knee-shmee... I highly doubt Embiid could post to your quality.

While a meniscus tear may not be a big deal, in the larger context... not good.  One injury after another for Embiid, and stress fractures in his foot + spondylosis is really bad for a big man, right?

[tarheelsxxiii]

Lot's of over reaction for a minor knee injury. Meniscus tears are relatively common, Blake Griffin had one early on in his career, so did several very good players. I had one a few years back, not a big deal. The Sixers of course are glad to find an excuse to rest him and Simmons and tank the rest of the way though.

Embiid looked fantastic this season, especially for a guy who hadn't played in 2 years. A meniscus tear is common when you ramp up basketball activity after such a long period of no basketball.

If it's just a meniscus tear, holding him out is precautionary and tankjuice.  Meniscus tears are the canker sores of sports.  Half the people commenting in this thread probably have some tears in their meniscus they aren't aware of. 

If the MRI reveals something else, that's concerning.   I still think I'd give up the entire team for Embiid.  He's a lock for Naismith if he stays healthy.

Yea people don't usually get MRI's for canker sores. Also certainly shades of Greg Oden having knee pain before his kneecap exploded and ended his career. It was just a minor injury for a guy that couldn't stay healthy at one point there. Too much smoke to ignore at this point as just nothing.

Much respect for you as a poster man, but this is just flat out not true.

[celticsclay]

Lot's of over reaction for a minor knee injury. Meniscus tears are relatively common, Blake Griffin had one early on in his career, so did several very good players. I had one a few years back, not a big deal. The Sixers of course are glad to find an excuse to rest him and Simmons and tank the rest of the way though.

Embiid looked fantastic this season, especially for a guy who hadn't played in 2 years. A meniscus tear is common when you ramp up basketball activity after such a long period of no basketball.

If it's just a meniscus tear, holding him out is precautionary and tankjuice.  Meniscus tears are the canker sores of sports.  Half the people commenting in this thread probably have some tears in their meniscus they aren't aware of. 

If the MRI reveals something else, that's concerning.   I still think I'd give up the entire team for Embiid.  He's a lock for Naismith if he stays healthy.

Yea people don't usually get MRI's for canker sores. Also certainly shades of Greg Oden having knee pain before his kneecap exploded and ended his career. It was just a minor injury for a guy that couldn't stay healthy at one point there. Too much smoke to ignore at this point as just nothing.

Much respect for you as a poster man, but this is just flat out not true.

I am not sure what you are referencing, MRI's for canker sores? If people have sores not healing in their mouth there would be blood tests for autoimmune diseases or perhaps a bioopsy of the damaged tissue right? Or are you referencing something else?

[SHAQATTACK]

http://www.nba.com/article/2017/02/27/philadelphia-76ers-joel-embiid-out-indefinitely-knee-swelling

What a talent... But always injured...

Out of the many scary knee related injuries only 1 player I know has been able to stay healthy post surgery - Westbrook

For sure I would stay away from Giles

Noel seems ok.

[D Dub]

Lot's of over reaction for a minor knee injury. Meniscus tears are relatively common, Blake Griffin had one early on in his career, so did several very good players. I had one a few years back, not a big deal. The Sixers of course are glad to find an excuse to rest him and Simmons and tank the rest of the way though.

Embiid looked fantastic this season, especially for a guy who hadn't played in 2 years. A meniscus tear is common when you ramp up basketball activity after such a long period of no basketball.

If it's just a meniscus tear, holding him out is precautionary and tankjuice.  Meniscus tears are the canker sores of sports.  Half the people commenting in this thread probably have some tears in their meniscus they aren't aware of. 

If the MRI reveals something else, that's concerning.   I still think I'd give up the entire team for Embiid.  He's a lock for Naismith if he stays healthy.

Yea people don't usually get MRI's for canker sores. Also certainly shades of Greg Oden having knee pain before his kneecap exploded and ended his career. It was just a minor injury for a guy that couldn't stay healthy at one point there. Too much smoke to ignore at this point as just nothing.

Much respect for you as a poster man, but this is just flat out not true.

I am not sure what you are referencing, MRI's for canker sores? If people have sores not healing in their mouth there would be blood tests for autoimmune diseases or perhaps a bioopsy of the damaged tissue right? Or are you referencing something else?

Sarcasm fellas

[MBunge]

Lot's of over reaction for a minor knee injury.

Let's review.

1.  Couldn't make it through one year of college ball without suffering a season-ending injury.

2.  Missed two entire seasons of NBA ball due to injuries.

3.  When playing possibly the easiest schedule of any starting player in league history, he suffers ANOTHER significant injury.

Yes, he's young.  Yes, modern medical science and rehab is amazing.  However, you have to be crazy to not be very concerned at this point if you work or cheer for the Sixers.

It should also be noted that if Noel and Embiid had not been hurt going into their drafts, they would absolutely have been picked before they got to the Sixers.  Life's funny that way.

Mike